ROTTELA PANDUGA

 “ROTTELA PANDUGA @ Rotiyaan Ki Eid “  During the days of MOHARAM, The rottela panduga (Rotiyaan Ki Eid) festival is being celebrating with all kind of religions of India, particularly Hindu & Muslims. This iconic festival is famous for  Unity and Integrity between the religions of India. This Festival is being celebrating since, 1930 at Bara Shaheed Dargah situated nearby Swarnala Cheruvu (Nellore Irrigation Tank), Dargamitta, Nellore Municipal Corporation, Nellore.  There are 5 prominent/ important days in this Festival. They are :  Shahadath (Sandal Mali) , Gandham (Sandal) , Rottela Panduga (or) Rotiyan Ki Eid , Tahleel Fateha  Ending Day . Out of the above, last three days are very auspicious to the pilgrim's.  As per the known history, the Festival has been commenced by the Nawab of Arcot, as he has fulfilled his desire and after fulfillment, he has exchanged the desired roti to other person, so as to happen the same positive results to others. In other story, the festival draws people from all faiths to seek the blessings of the ‘Bara Shaheed’ or the 12 martyred warriors in whose memory the festival is celebrated in the holy Islamic month of Muharram.  The “ROTI (OF DESIRE)” will be made with devotion by the devotee, at home with a aim of desire  of Health/ Wealth/ Prosperity of Home/ Seeking success of Education/ Seeking success in getting Job/ Seeking of Wedding etc., The prepared Roti of Desire will be shared to others, who is seeking same desire during the auspicious days of ROTTELA PANDUGA at the waters of Swarnala Cheruvu, situated at Dargamitta, Nellore. On fulfillment of desire, the devotee will have to present the same kind of Roti of Desire to aspirants during the next ROTTELA PANDUGA.  From all corners of India and also from abroad, several pilgrims visits Bara Shaheed Dargah every year. The festival will be organized by the WAKF BOARD in coordination with Minorities Welfare Department and Municipal Corporation. Irrespective of all caste creed people will attend this festival every year.